S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server

Generation 4 (continued)

The following are excerpts from the IBM Sales Manual.

Abstract

The System/390 Parallel Enterprise Server general purpose models are a continuation of the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) product family. These processors can participate in business computing in a standalone environment and are the building blocks for a Parallel Sysplex. These models in a Parallel Sysplex configuration enable single image growth well beyond single processor solutions.

Model abstract 9672-RA5

The IBM 9672 Model RA5 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 1 central processor). CEC capacity includes: from 512MB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-RB5

The IBM 9672 Model RB5 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 2 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 512MB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-RC5

The IBM 9672 Model RC5 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 3 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 1GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-RX5

The IBM 9672 Model RX5 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 10 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 2GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-RY5

The IBM 9672 Model RY5 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 10 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 4GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16. The RY5 also incorporates a Modular Cooling Unit (MCU) to provide customers with the fastest S/390 CMOS technology, worldwide.

Model abstract 9672-R15

The IBM 9672 Model R15 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 1 central processor). CEC capacity includes: from 512MB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R25

The IBM 9672 Model R25 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 2 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 512MB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R35

The IBM 9672 Model R35 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 3 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 1GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R45

The IBM 9672 Model R45 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 4 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 1GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R55

The IBM 9672 Model R55 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 5 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 1GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R65

The IBM 9672 Model R65 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 6 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 2GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R75

The IBM 9672 Model R75 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 7 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 2GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R85

The IBM 9672 Model R85 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 8 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 2GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

Model abstract 9672-R95

The IBM 9672 Model R95 is a Parallel Transaction Server that consists of one CEC (with 9 central processors). CEC capacity includes: from 2GB to 16GB storage; parallel channels up to 96; ESCON channels, up to 256 in increments of four; and Coupling Links up to 16.

New High Performance Coupling Links (HiPerLinks) which may provide improved response times in processing coupling facility channel efficiency and response times in processing coupling facility requests. This offering is available for S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server - Generation 3 and Generation 4 servers, and S/390 Coupling Facility C04 and C05 models.

New Internal Coupling Facility as an optional feature for all S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server - Generation 3 and 4 models, except 10-way systems, which allows a PU to be configured to function as a coupling facility without increasing software licensing costs.

The S/390 G4 Enterprise Server models continue to enable significant savings with respect to energy, facilities overhead, and maintenance costs when compared to older technology processors. Customers who migrate from an ES/9000 system, or comparable non-IBM systems, can see up to 97% savings in energy costs (including power and cooling), up to 65% in service and maintenance costs, and more than 91% in floor space requirements. Less energy requirement leads to economies in facilities infrastructure and operating cost. Lower energy needs may defer machine room expansion, electrical power distribution retrofit, and reduce site heat exchanger (HVAC) burden. The exclusive universal power capabilities of IBM's new servers accommodate direct attachment to any electrical utility worldwide. IBM's G4 model RY5 exploits innovative cooling techniques and provides customers with the fastest S/390 CMOS technology worldwide. The air-cooled RY5 incorporates a Modular Cooling Unit (MCU) internal to its footprint, to achieve faster cycle time and higher performance compared to the RX5. The MCU has an N + 1 design with concurrent maintenance capability.

Increased Processor Storage Capability to 16GBs: IBM leads the industry by offering up to 16GBs of processor storage capability on the new S/390 G4 Servers and Coupling Facility C05 model. This enhances the ability to balance S/390 G4 system resources with the performance of the processor. In PR/SM LPAR mode, models with greater than 2GBs installed storage can configure some or all of the installed storage as central storage. Each individual logical partition is limited to a maximum of 2GBs of central storage. The sum total of all logical partition central storage can exceed 2GBs up to the limit of processor storage.

Performance Comparisons: The following table provides the performance expectations of the new S/390 G4 Enterprise Server models, relative to the 9672 model R15 (where the R15 is approximately 0.9 to 1.1 times the performance of an ES/9000 model 711).

9672 Models

OS/390 Release 1
Commercial Performance(1)

RA5 vs. R15

0.77 - 0.79

RB5 vs. R15

1.4

R25 vs. R15

1.8 - 1.9

RC5 vs. R15

2.2 - 2.4

R35 vs. R15

2.5 - 2.7

R45 vs. R15

3.1 - 3.5

R55 vs. R15

3.9 - 4.5

R65 vs. R15

4.45 - 5.3

R75 vs. R15

4.85 - 6.0

R85 vs. R15

5.2 - 6.6

R95 vs. R15

5.4 - 7.2

RX5 vs. R15

5.6 - 7.7

RY5 vs. R15

6.2 - 8.6

Note: (1) The above performance comparisons are Internal Throughput Rate Ratios (ITRR) based on measurements and projections using standard IBM benchmarks in a controlled environment. The actual throughput that any user will experience will vary depending upon considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming in the user's job stream, the I/O configuration, and the workload processed. Therefore, no assurance can be given that an individual user will achieve throughput improvements equivalent to the performance ratios stated here. For more detailed performance information, please consult the Large System Performance Reference (LSPR). The values represent the ITRR relative to the 9672 Model R15, where the 9672 R15 is approximately 0.9 to 1.1 times the performance of an ES/9000 Model 711.

Models

Model summary matrix

Model

Frame QTY W/O Up Grade of Rx4

Frame QTY With Up Grade of Rx4

Maximum I/O Expansion Cages W/O Up Grade of Rx4

Maximum I/O Expansion Cages With Up Grade of Rx4

ESCON or Parallel Channels MAX

Storage Range (MB)

# of CPs (X-Way)

Coupling Links MIN/MAX

9672-RA5

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

512MB-16GB

1

0 - 16

9672-R15

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

512MB-16GB

1

0 - 16

9672-RB5

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

512MB-16GB

2

0 - 16

9672-R25

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

512MB-16GB

2

0 - 16

9672-RC5

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

1GB-16GB

3

0 - 16

9672-R35

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

1GB-16GB

3

0 - 16

9672-R45

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

1GB-16GB

4

0 - 16

9672-R55

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

1GB-16GB

5

0 - 16

9672-R65

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

2GB-16GB

6

0 - 16

9672-R75

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

2GB-16GB

7

0 - 16

9672-R85

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

2GB-16GB

8

0 - 16

9672-R95

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

2GB-16GB

9

0 - 16

9672-R35

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

2GB-16GB

10

0 - 16

9672-RX5

1-2

1-2

3

3

P/96 E/256

4GB-16GB

10

0 - 16

Supported OEMI/Parallel I/O devices

The following I/O devices and control units are supported for attachment to the IBM OEMI/parallel channel interface.

Direct access storage devices(DASD) controllers

Block

Byte

3880 - 001,002,003

Storage Controller

X

3880 - 011,013,021,023

3880 - 011,013,021,023

X

3990 - 001,002,003,006

Storage Controller

X

3995 - 131,132,151,153

Optical Library Dataserver

X

3995 - 133,153

Optical Library Dataserver

X

3995 - C32,C34,C36,C38

Optical Library Dataserver

X

9341 - A02

Storage Controller

X

9343 - C02,C04,CC2,CC4

Storage Controller

X

9393 - 002

RAMAC Virtual Array

X

9394 - 001,002,003

RAMAC Array Subsystem

X

9395 - B13, B23

RAMAC 2 Array Subsystem

X

9396 - 001, 002, 200

RAMAC 2 Scalable Array Storage

X

9397 - A01

RAMAC Electronic Array Controller

X

9397 - A02

RAMAC Electronic Array Storage 2

X

Magnetic Tape Units

3480 - A11,A22

Magnetic Tape Subsystem

X

3490 - A01,A02,A10,A20

Magnetic Tape Subsystem

X

3490 - C1A,C2A,C10,C11,C22

Magnetic Tape Subsystem

X

3490 - D31,D32,D41,D42

Magnetic Tape Subsystem

X

3494 - L10

Tape Library Dataserver

X

Printers

3800 - 001,003,006

Printing Subsystem

X

3820 - 001

Page Printer

X

3825 - 001

Page Printer

X

3827 - 001

Page Printer

X

3828 - 001

Page Printer

X

3835 - 001,002

Page Printer

X

3900 - DW1,DW2,D01,D02,0W1,0W3,001

Duplex Printing System

X

4000 - IS1,IS2,ID1,ID2

InfoPrint 4000

X

4000 - IR1,IR2

InfoPrint 4000

X

Miscellaneous

3088 - 0A1,001,002

Multisys. Channel Comm. Unit

X

3172 - 001,003

Interconnect Controller

X

3174 - 11L,21L

Establishment Controller

X

X

3745 - 130,170

Communications Controller

X

X

3745 - 210,310,410,610

Communications Controller

X

X

3814 - A01,A02,A03,A04

Switching Management System

X

X

6098 - 001

Control Unit

X

7013 - All Models

RS/6000

X

7015 - All Models

RS/6000

X

9035 - 002

ESCON Converter Model 2

X

9076 SP1, SP2 - All Models

Power Parallel Systems

X

Supported ESCON I/O devices

The following I/O devices and control units are supported for attachment to the ESCON channel